Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
COQUITLAM
• Library Champions info session: Do you have Permanent Residency status? Become a Library Champion: Volunteer to help other new immigrants in your community Thursday, April 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the City Centre branch board room. Register for this free program at the branch’s Help Desk or at www.coqlibrary.ca.
• Tiny Stories contest and workshop: Do you like writing short stories? Send CPL your tiny stories. Contest dates are May 1 to June 15, with prizes to be announced. Also, join librarians for a Tiny Stories workshop, where local writer Rebecca Wood Barrett will lead you through a series of playful writing exercises that will help spark ideas. The workshop is scheduled for May 3, 7 to 8 p.m. at the City Centre branch, Room 136. Space is limited; register online at coqlibrary.ca for this free program or call the Help Desk at 604-554-7323.
• May Tech Club: Introduction to Coding with Scratch: Learn the basics of coding using building blocks in Scratch Friday, May 4, 2 to 3 p.m., in the City Centre branch computer lab. Register online at www.coqlibrary.ca.
• Science Expo 2018: Coquitlam Public Library will host its third annual Science Expo May 10. Tri-Cities students from Grades 4 to 12 will display their experiments and innovations at the City Centre branch starting at 3:30 p.m. for a chance to win medals, trophies and some of the $2,000-plus in prize money.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Middle School Book Club: Want to meet other passionate readers? Read The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag and join other middle school students for a librarian-led discussion Tuesday, April 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Strata homeowner survival guide: Avoid problems with your strata corporation. This workshop, presented in partnership with the People’s Law School, will cover insurance, parking, fees, repairs and how to resolve disagreements. The program will on Thursday, May 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• International Tabletop Day: Game on! Drop in to the library April 28 between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for an epic day of board game fun. Make new friends — and enemies — test out award-winning tabletop games for all ages, and get tips from experts from Port Moody’s Village Toy Shop and Hourglass Comics and Games. Take your games night to the next level by trying out something new — just drop in.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Speech and language drop-in clinic: Drop by Terry Fox Library and talk with one of the Fraser Health Unit’s speech-language pathologists for five to 10 minutes. Your child will receive a brief screening of his or her communication skills and you will receive help for your child’s speech and language development. This clinic is for children who have not been referred and is best suited for families that are not sure if a referral is needed. Clients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis on Tuesdays, May 1 and July 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
• TAG: Join Fox’s Teen Advisory Group and tell librarians what teens want. This looks great on your resume and you get volunteer hours — and there are snacks. TAG meets Tuesdays, May 15 and June 19, 7 to 8 p.m. — just drop in.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
